The Duty of Separation.
James Dodson
1877-John McAuley.-This article explains why unity is not always the best course, if we would be faithful to the Lord and his church.
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Letter CCXLV.
James Dodson
Augustine of Hippo-In this letter Augustine addresses how women should dress and declares they should go about with their heads covered, avoid the use of cosmetics and shun costly attire and any ornaments connected with heathenism.
Read MoreAn Old-Fashioned Home
James Dodson
1918-J. Wilbur Chapman (1859-1918).-A tract written to stress the importance of family piety and parental concern in the formation of children because it has eternal consequences for all.
Read MoreFamily Religion
James Dodson
1885-John L. Girardeau (1825-1898).-A warm warning of the danger of neglecting family religion with many practical pieces of advice for maintain family worship as a daily routine together with a careful regard for the religious instruction of children.
Read MoreAn Inquiry into the Church’s Happy Condition During the Thousand Years of Her Glory and Purity
James Dodson
1818-Archibald Mason.-In this second discourse, Mason describes the state and condition of the Church throughout the period of Millennial glory. It will a time of peace and purity.
Read MoreSecular Versus Christian Education.
James Dodson
1879-John McAuley.-A short article on the duty of the nation to see that education is conducted with submission to the principles of true religion and, conversely, the consequences of ignoring Christian principles in national education.
Read MoreA Sad But Instructive History
James Dodson
ca. 1850s-William S. Plumer (1802-1880).-In this tract, Plumer examines the case of a covenant child gone bad and derives several lessons replete with warning to all children to heed the call and close with Christ.
Read MoreThe Importance of Family Religion
James Dodson
1840-Samuel Grover Winchester (1805-1841).-A thorough discussion of the relation of families to the interests of promoting the true religion.
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James Dodson
1827-J.H. Merle d'Aubigne (1794-1872).-A discourse delivered with the purpose of encouraging the maintenance of family religion together with some excellent directions for improving the growth of true religion in the family.
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James Dodson
ca. 1740s-Philip Doddridge (1702-1751).-A letter to encourage the use of family worship together with the reasonableness of this practice for Christian families and warnings concerning its neglect.
Read MoreThe Directory for Family-Worship, Approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, for Piety and Uniformity in Secret and Private Worship, and Mutual Edification.
James Dodson
1647-Westminster Assembly.-A series of directives issued by the Westminster Assembly on how to conduct family worship complete with a list of things to do and things to avoid.
Read MoreAn Inquiry into the Signs which Indicate the Church’s Happy Condition to be at Hand
James Dodson
1818-Archibald Mason.-In this third discourse, Mason sets forth the various signs which he believes indicates the time of the Millennium is drawing near. He speculates that the Jews will soon be regathered to the promises land in anticipation for their conversion. This, he thinks, will be after a time of great trouble such as the world has never before seen.
Read MoreThe New Covenant Destroys Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience.
James Dodson
1879-John McAuley.-In this article, Mr. McAuley describes and defends the doctrine of Christian liberty set forth in the Westminster Confession and shows that this doctrine is destroyed by the “Covenant of 1871” sworn by the Synod of the RPCNA.
Read MoreAn Inquiry into the Prophetic Numbers which are Contained in the 1335 Days, Mentioned at the End of Daniel’s Prophecy.
James Dodson
1818-Archibald Mason.-In this fourth discourse, Mason gives a very full account of the 1335 days prior to the Millennium. While his starting date for the 1335 days is obviously wrong, his discussion is helpful and useful for the study of the timing of Bible prophecy.
Read MoreRemarks on the Duration of Future Punishment.
James Dodson
1821-Samuel Brown Wylie.-In this series of articles, Wylie explains why there is no injustice in God for punishing what seem to be finite sins with an infinite duration. He reminds his readers that all sin is against an infinite God and His infinite majesty. There is, in this discussion, an excellent discuss of what makes the same physical action in one case virtuous and in another vice. Wylie moves from related topic to related topic, discussing particular redemption in some detail, including examining texts usually asserted to teach universal redemption. He ends with an instructive discussion of the nature of the Mediatorial reign of Christ and a philological assault on Universalism.
Read MoreAn Inquiry into the Christian’s Duty at this Interesting Crisis.
James Dodson
1818-Archibald Mason.-In this fifth discourse, Mason examines the various duties of believers in anticipation of the approach of the Millennium. In this, he discusses the duty of faith and repentance. The believer should be concerned to see this his life is conformed to the high ideals that will characterize the Millennium.
Read MoreAdvice for Reforming Your Wife
James Dodson
John Chrysostom (347-407).-A series of counsels on bringing reform to wives including the wearing of jewelry and use of cosmetics.
Read MoreOf the True, Real, and Safe Grounds of Encouragement to Believe in Jesus Christ; or, Upon What Warrants a Sinner May Adventure to Rest and Rely Upon Christ for Salvation.
James Dodson
1649-George Gillespie.-A short but very important essay by Gillespie on the nature and extent of the atonement. In it, he shows that the notion that the atonement was of universal scope is destructive to the Gospel and the undermines the exercise of true saving faith.
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James Dodson
1823. Henry Cole.
Read MoreIntroduction.
James Dodson
1525-Martin Luther.
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